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Windows 7: Can't rename, delete or move folder or file

Since 2 days, in a certain folder, I cant rename, move or delete folders or files. Now, it has spread to my desktop as well. If I rename a folder, even a new folder, the name changes ''magically'' within seconds to restore to its previous name. If I move the folder or file, it comes back and if I delete it, it restores. I tried to make a system restore, even format (!), the problem persists. HELP?!

Can't rename, delete or move folder or file

Help, why can't I rename,delete or move some .mkv files?I downloaded some mkv files from the same site that I always downloaded before. But all of a sudden some of the new mkv's that I downloaded can't be renamed or even deleted. Please help out. I only use VLC player for watching movies. Is something wrong with my computer or with those files? I found...

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Windows Explorer File Help - I can't rename/move/delete certain files.I hope this is the right place to post this... I have had this issue for a long time now, though, it only applies to video files...
Anytime I try to rename/move/delete certain video files I get the error: "The action can't be completed because the file is open in Windows Explorer"
I have...

Software

Directory and files there but can't delete, move or renameThe folder C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Favorites\Hijack This is really there. I can open it in Windows Explorer and click on the links in it and they work.
If I try to delete, rename or move it I get an error.
From a Command Prompt, I get an error when I use the dir command:...

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Windows 7 can't rename / delete / move mkv filesMy computer has been acting a little weird lately. Recently i've downloaded some .mkv files and now i can't rename or delete or move them. I tried using command prompt and unlocker and it's still not working. It says "action can't be completed because it is being opened by other programme", i don't...

Music, Pictures & Video

GROD in only one folder, can't delete/move/rename files in itHello guys,
I've read this forum so many times and I'm usually good at finding solutions on the web by browsing forums and articles but now ...can't fix this :( I hope someone will be able to help me
I have a acer aspire 7750G-6634 laptop, 8gb of ram, 2 HDs, i5, windows 7 home (the one that...

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Have to refresh every time delete/rename/moveHello everyone,
Please! help me with this annoying Win7 glitch!
Every time I delete/rename/move a file...the changes are not reflected in the folder until I right click "refresh".
Is there a microsoft approved fix for this?